A VIP Tip-Off on The Best Fall Nail Polish Shades

While I've been bemoaning the fact that it seems like summer is almost over (and I've only been to the beach once! How did that happen?!?) I'm secretly thrilled that soon it'll be time to bring out all those dark and smoldering fall nail colors. (I tried but bright green tootsies just aren't my thing.) That's why I asked Suzi Weiss-Fischmann--the artistic director (a.k.a. shade and shine goddess) behind OPI for her to give us the inside scoop on the kind of nail shades that we'll all be wearing this fall.

If someone is looking to buy just 2 new nail colors this Fall, what should they be & why? That’s a very tough question! But if I had to choose, I would suggest Here Today Aragon Tomorrow from OPI's new Coleccion de Espana. It is a rich dark emerald color that offers a fresh alternative to the new black. I also would recommend an OPI Matte Nail Lacquer in a shade such as Russian Navy, which is a beautiful deep indigo. Matte nails will be all the rage for fall, and OPI Matte is meant for those moments when you want to make a bold fashion statement.

If someone is looking to change up their classic red nail look, what shade should they try first? Vibrant, rich purple and fuchsia shades look polished and feminine, yet they add a bold pop of color. They look great with any outfit, and can easily work with elegant or edgier looks. Right now, some purple and fuchsia colors that I am loving include No Spain No Gain, Pamplona Purple and Ate Berries in the Canaries, all of which are also from OPI’s new Coleccion de Espana.

Are there any dos & don’ts when it comes to fall nail shades? For instance are neons & pastels only for summer manis & pedis? It’s all about finding the color that fits your personality and style, whether that means wearing this season’s new OPI Matte Nail Lacquers or sticking to a classic light pink such as Bubble Bath. However, neons are a definite don’t for Fall - save those colors for the summer! And of course, not wearing any color at all on your nails is a major DON'T!

What do you think? Does that help eliminate the frozen-in-the-beauty-aisle-can't-decide-which-polish-to-buy trance? Do you like summer polish shades better than fall/winter or vice versa? Do you change up your nail polish when the weather gets cold or do you keep it the same?